Lincoln Park street sweeping schedule 2026
Lincoln Park (community area 7) overlaps 13 sweeping sections in Wards 2, 32, 43. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 2, Section 1 | Apr 1–2 Apr 15–16 Apr 29–30 May 13–14 May 28–29 Jun 11–12 Jun 26–29 Jul 13–14 Jul 27–28 Aug 10–11 Aug 24–25 Sep 8–9 Sep 22–23 Oct 6–7 Oct 21–22 Nov 4–5 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 2, Section 2 | Apr 3–6 Apr 17–20 May 1–4 May 15–18 Jun 1–2 Jun 15–16 Jun 30–Jul 1 Jul 15–16 Jul 29–30 Aug 12–13 Aug 26–27 Sep 10–11 Sep 24–25 Oct 8–9 Oct 23–26 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 32, Section 11 | Apr 15–16 Jun 11–12 Aug 10–11 Oct 6–7Done for 2026! |
| Ward 32, Section 12 | Apr 17–20 Jun 15–16 Aug 12–13 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 32, Section 13 | Apr 21–22 Jun 17–18 Aug 14–17 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Ward 32, Section 20 | May 11–12 Jul 9–10 Sep 3–4 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Ward 43, Section 1 | Apr 23–24 Apr 27–28 Jun 3–4 Jun 5–8 Jul 15–16 Jul 17–20 Aug 24–25 Aug 26–27 Oct 2–5 Oct 6–7 Nov 13–16 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Ward 43, Section 2 | Apr 29–30 May 1–4 Jun 9–10 Jun 11–12 Jul 21–22 Jul 23–24 Aug 28–31 Sep 1–2 Oct 8–9 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Ward 43, Section 3 | May 5–6 May 7–8 Jun 15–16 Jun 17–18 Jul 27–28 Jul 29–30 Sep 3–4 Sep 8–9 Oct 15–16 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 43, Section 4 | Apr 1–2 Apr 3–6 May 11–12 May 13–14 Jun 22–23 Jun 24–25 Jul 31–Aug 3 Aug 4–5 Sep 10–11 Sep 14–15 Oct 21–22 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Ward 43, Section 5 | Apr 7–8 Apr 9–10 May 15–18 May 19–20 Jun 26–29 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 6–7 Aug 10–11 Sep 16–17 Sep 18–21 Oct 27–28 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Ward 43, Section 6 | Apr 13–14 Apr 15–16 May 21–22 May 26–27 Thu Jul 2 Jul 6–7 Wed Jul 8 Aug 12–13 Aug 14–17 Sep 22–23 Sep 24–25 Nov 2–3 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 43, Section 7 | Apr 17–20 Apr 21–22 May 28–29 Jun 1–2 Jul 9–10 Jul 13–14 Aug 18–19 Aug 20–21 Sep 28–29 Sep 30–Oct 1 Nov 6–9 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
Which side goes first? The City sweeps one side of the street per day. On east-west streets the south side usually goes first; on north-south streets, the west side. The other side gets swept the next sweep day. Usually. The orange signs posted on your block are the final word.
Questions people actually ask
When is street sweeping in Lincoln Park?
Lincoln Park is split across 13 sweeping sections with different dates, Apr–Nov 2026. Enter your address on Don't Get Swept to see yours.
What time is street sweeping in Chicago?
Sweepers run on weekdays, generally 9am to 2pm, from April through November. Move your car before 9am on Lincoln Park's sweep day.
Which side of the street is swept first?
Usually the south side of east-west streets and the west side of north-south streets on the first day, then the opposite side on the next sweep day. Posted signs always win.
What's the ticket if I forget?
A street cleaning ticket is $60 (camera-issued ones in the Smart Streets zone are $50), and you can be towed. A free reminder is cheaper.